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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Firms Selling Fake PPE Kits Using Brand Name “Khadi”; KVIC Mulls Legal Action
It has come to the notice of Khadi and Village Industries Commission  that certain unscrupulous business firms are manufacturing and selling personal protective equipment  kits, fraudulently using its registered trademark logo of ‘Khadi India’. The KVIC clarifies that it has, so far, not launched any PPE kit in the market.
It has been learnt that the fake PPE kits are being sold under the impression of a Khadi product, which is totally incorrect and misleading. It must be clarified that KVIC specifically uses double-twisted hand-spun, hand-woven Khadi fabric for its products and hence, the kits made of non-woven material like polyester and polypropylene are neither Khadi products nor KVIC approved products.
KVIC Chairman, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena said the KVIC has developed its own PPE kit made of Khadi fabric which is at various levels of testing. “So far we have not launched Khadi PPE kits in the market. Selling PPE kits fraudulently in the name of ‘Khadi India’ is illegal. At the same time, they pose a grave risk to the safety of our doctors, diagnostic and paramedic staff who are dealing with cases of Corona disease on a routine basis,” he said. Shri Saxena said the KVIC was contemplating legal action against such fraudsters.
The fake PPE kits manufactured by one Delhi-based ‘Nichia Corporation’ were brought to the notice of Deputy CEO, KVIC, Shri Satya Narayana, who informed that KVIC has not launched any PPE kit or outsourced it to any private agency.
At present, KVIC is only manufacturing and distributing specially designed Khadi face masks that conform to the highest safety standards. KVIC is using double-twisted Khadi fabric for manufacturing of these masks as it helps retain 70% of the moisture content inside. Further, these masks are made of hand-spun and hand-woven Khadi fabric which is breathable, washable and biodegradable.
Ministry of Defence
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria visits NCC Republic Day Camp
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria visited the National Cadet Corps  Republic Day Camp 2020 at Delhi Cantt today. The Chief of Air Staff inspected the Guard of Honour presented by the NCC cadets from the Army, Navy and Air Force. This was followed by a Band Display by the cadets.
The Chief of the Air Staff also inspected the well laid out ‘Flag Area’, prepared by the cadets from all 17 NCC Directorates, depicting various social awareness themes. He was given a brief by the cadets on their respective models.
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauriavisited the ‘Hall of Fame’, a proud possession of the NCC, with display of rich archival collection of alumni photographs, models, motivational and other visual delights of the three wings of the NCC.Later, the Chief of the Air Staff and other distinguished guests witnessed a cultural programme by the cadets.
In his address, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria lauded the stellar role played by NCC in shaping the youth of the nation,enabling them to shoulder the responsibilities of building a strong India. He assured the NCC of the continued support of the Indian Air Force in conduct of its Air Wing activities.
Ministry of Power
CEA brings out Draft Resource Adequacy framework for reliable and secured power supply
Shri Krishan Pal Gujar, Minister of State for Power & Heavy Industries inaugurated a workshop on “Resource Adequacy- Need and way forward” organized by Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power in New Delhi today. Shri Alok Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Power and Shri Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority also attended the event.
The objective of the workshop was to introduce the concept of Resource Adequacy in the power sector to various stakeholders. The workshop was attended by representatives from Ministry of Power, State Electricity Regulatory Commissions, State Governments, Distribution utilities, CPSUs under Ministry of Power and various Government officials.
Shri Krishan Pal Gujar stressed on the importance of 24X7 reliable and secured supply of power to consumers at affordable rate. He congratulated CEA for brining out Draft guidelines for carrying out Resource Adequacy plan for various Distribution utilities.
Issues including Need of Resource Adequacy plans and proposed guidelines for carrying out the Resource Adequacy plans were deliberated. The plan would be beneficial to the State Distribution utilities for optimal utilization of generation capacity, harnessing the diversity associated with demand of electricity and sharing of generating assets among various States. The plan will also help states in optimal capacity planning and procurement of power thereby reducing the cost of supply to consumers.
The Pilot studies are being carried out for five states namely Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Odissa, Tamilnadu and Punjab. Further, Central Electricity Authority also plans to organize Regional Workshops for the benefit of States Electricity Regulatory Commissions and Distribution utilities.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 197.31 Cr
Over 3.64 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 96,700
11,793 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.57%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 3.36%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 197.31 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,56,30,111 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.64 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,08,799
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2nd Dose
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1,00,62,793
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Precaution Dose
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56,54,058
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,23,438
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2nd Dose
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1,76,22,829
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Precaution Dose
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1,00,88,287
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,64,58,204
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2nd Dose
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2,29,25,965
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,03,58,595
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2nd Dose
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4,85,54,875
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,81,70,414
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2nd Dose
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50,06,89,143
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Precaution Dose
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27,62,110
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,34,33,447
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2nd Dose
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19,32,99,418
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Precaution Dose
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24,74,671
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,72,42,917
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2nd Dose
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12,07,21,650
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Precaution Dose
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2,37,91,583
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Precaution Dose
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4,47,70,709
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Total
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1,97,31,43,196
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 96,700. Active cases now constitute 0.22% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.57%. 9,486 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,27,97,092.
11,793 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,73,717 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 86.14 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 3.36% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 2.49%.
Ministry of Education
Steps taken by the Government to expand Research-oriented higher education towards building a knowledge based economy
The National Education Policy 2020 envisions an education system rooted in Indian ethos that contributes directly to transforming India, that is Bharat, sustainably into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society, by providing high-quality education to all, innovation and research and thereby making India a global knowledge superpower by equipping its students with the necessary skills and knowledge. The Policy envisages that the curriculum and pedagogy of our institutions must develop among the students a deep sense of respect towards the Fundamental Duties and Constitutional values, bonding with one’s country, and a conscious awareness of one’s roles and responsibilities in a changing world. The vision of the Policy is to instill among the learners a deep-rooted pride in being Indian, not only in thought, but also in spirit, intellect, and deeds, as well as to develop knowledge, skills, values, and dispositions that support responsible commitment to human rights, sustainable development and living, and global well-being, thereby reflecting a truly global citizen.
National Education Policy 2020 envisions a comprehensive approach to transforming the quality and quantity of research in India. This includes inter-alia promoting research in universities, the inclusion of research and internships in the undergraduate curriculum, faculty career management systems that give due weightage to research, and the governance and regulatory changes that encourage an environment of research and innovation. All of these aspects are extremely critical for developing a research mindset in the country. To build on these various elements in a synergistic manner, and to thereby truly grow and catalyze quality research in the nation, this policy envisions the establishment of a National Research Foundation . The overarching goal of the NRF is to enable a culture of research to permeate through our universities. In particular, the NRF may provide a reliable base of merit-based but equitable peer-reviewed research funding, helping to develop a culture of research in the country through suitable incentives for and recognition of outstanding research, and by undertaking major initiatives to seed and grow research at State Universities and other public institutions where research capability is currently limited. Accordingly, Budget 2021-22 proposes NRF outlay to be Rs. 50,000 Crore, over 5 years to ensure the overall research ecosystem of the country is strengthened with focus on identified national priority thrust areas.
The information was given by the Union Minister for Education Ministry, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 88
On Day-3 of Tika Utsav, India's total vaccination coverage crosses 11 crore doses
Tika Utsav enables near 1 Cr Vaccine administrations in last three days
More than 25 lakh doses administered across the Country till 8 PM today
Day 3 of the countrywide Tika Utsav saw the total vaccinations cross the 11 crore mark. More than 25 lakh vaccine doses were administered till 8 pm today. While 45,000 COVID Vaccination Centres  on an average are functional on any given day, 67,893 CVCs were operational today, marking a rise of more than 21,000 operational Vaccination Centres. Workplace vaccinations have also enabled such a high turnout of beneficiaries.
The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 11,10,33,925 as per the 8 pm provisional report today. India had reported 10,12,84,282 vaccination coverage on Day 85,10th April 2021.
The 11 crore figure include 90,48,079 Healthcare Workers  who have taken the 1st dose and 55,80,569 HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 1,01,33,706 Frontline Workers  , 50,09,457 FLWs , 3,55,65,610 for over 45 years old to 60 years old , 8,17,955 for over 45 years old to 60 years old , 4,24,18,287 for above 60 years  and 24,60,262 for above 60 years  .
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HCWs
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FLWs
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Age Group 45-60
years
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Above 60
Years
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Total Achievement
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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90,48,079
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55,80,569
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1,01,33,706
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50,09,457
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3,55,65,610
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8,17,955
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4,24,18,287
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24,60,262
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9,71,65,682
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1,38,68,243
Total 25,00,883 vaccine doses were given till 8 pm today, the Eighty Eighth day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Out of which 21,22,686 beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1st dose and 3,78,197 beneficiaries received 2nd dose of the vaccine as per the provisional report. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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Date: 13th April 2021 
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HCWs
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FLWs
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Age Group 45-60 years
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Above 60
Years
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Total Achievement
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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14,462
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22,466
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55,156
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90,245
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13,47,435
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58,301
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7,05,633
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2,07,185
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21,22,686
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3,78,197
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
The institution of Lokpal is fully functional: Dr Jitendra Singh
Lokpal  Rules, 2020 notified in Gazette of India on 02.03.2020.
The institution of Lokpal is fully functional. The President, on the recommendation of the duly constituted Selection Committee, appointed the Chairperson and eight Members of the Lokpal who assumed charge of their offices on 23rd and 27th March, 2019 respectively.
The Lokpal is an independent statutory body established under Section 3 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. In terms of Section 48 of the said Act, the Lokpal is required to present annually to the President a report on the work done by it, which is caused to be laid in both the Houses of the Parliament. Since the Lokpal was operationalized at the fag end of March, 2019, no such report has been submitted by the Lokpal. Hence, details of the cases registered and action taken thereon by the Lokpal are not available.
In a related subject, the Government today informed that in exercise of the powers conferred by section 59 read with section 2  of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Lokpal  Rules, 2020 have been notified in Gazette of India on 02.03.2020. The said rules are already in the public domain, having been placed on the website of the Department of Personnel & Training.
The form for making a complaint has been devised keeping in view various provisions of the Act relating to processing of the complaints and the same is annexed to the rules.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to questions in Lok Sabha today.
AYUSH
Mechanism to Deal with the Misleading Advertisements
Drugs and Magic Remedies  Act, 1954 and Rules thereunder encompass the provisions for prohibition of misleading advertisements and exaggerated claims of drugs and medicinal substances including AYUSH medicines and for the penalty to be imposed on the defaulters. Central Government notified amendment of the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945 on 24th December, 2018 to insert Rule 170 specifically for controlling inappropriate advertisements of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani medicines. Considering the emerging situation of misleading advertisements, Ministry of AYUSH signed MoU with Advertising Standards Council of India  for two years to undertake monitoring of AYUSH-related advertisements in the print and television media and bring the cases of contravention of legal provisions to the notice of the State Regulatory Authorities for necessary action. Similarly, Department of Consumers Affairs has set up an online system called GAMA  portal for registering public complaints of misleading advertisements of various commodities including AYUSH medicines and allied products. As a result of monitoring by ASCI, 732 cases of misleading advertisements of AYUSH were reported in 2017-18 and 497 cases in 2018-19. Out of which 456 cases of violation of Drugs & Magic Remedies Act, 1954 in 2017-18 and 203 cases in 2018-19 have been escalated to the State Regulators for taking necessary action in accordance with legal provisions.
In order to check the veracity of misleading advertisements of AYUSH medicines, State/UT Governments are empowered to enforce the legal provisions under Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, Drugs & Magic Remedies  Act, 1954 and rules there under. State /UT authorities have been directed for appointing Gazetted Officers under section 8  of the Drugs and Magic Remedies  Act, 1954 to enter, search any premises or examine or seize any record which contravenes any provisions of the Act related to the alleged misleading or improper advertisements. States/UTs are reported to have appointed Gazetted Officers/Nodal Officers for this purpose and actions initiated against the cases of default. Pharmacovigilance Centres for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy Drugs set up in different parts of the country under the Central Scheme of Ministry of AYUSH are mandated to monitor and report misleading advertisements to the respective state authorities. These pharmacovigilance centres have reported 1127 cases of misleading advertisements of AYUSH from August 2018 to March 2019.
This information was given by the Minister of State  for AYUSH, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Jabalpur Airport upgradation
500 passenger handling capacity in peak hours
New terminal building and runway extension
Eco friendly with sustainable urban drainage system
Catering to a growing city of promising tourism options, Jabalpur airport is witnessing the rise in passenger traffic. The Airport is now getting upgraded to provide better services to the air travellers of the region. The upgradation work undertaken at the airport includes construction of New Terminal Building, ATC Tower and Technical Block, Fire Station Category VII, other buildings and extension of runway & associated works. State government handed over 468.43 acres of land to AAI for development work in 2015, total land measuring to 775 acres.
The new terminal building equipped with world-class passenger facilities will have the capacity to handle 500 passengers during peak hours. Spread over an area of 115180 sqft, the terminal building will have three aerobridges, advanced baggage screening system, modern food court in the landscape area and well-planned car parking for more than 250 cars and buses. The proposed terminal building will welcome the passengers with glimpses of vibrant Gond paintings, local handicrafts, murals and popular tourist destinations of Madhya Pradesh.
The new building will be built with eco-friendly sustainable material and equipped with solar plant and energy efficient equipment. An efficient solid waste management system, reuse of treated water for horticulture purposes and rain water harvesting system with Sustainable Urban Drainage System are few other green features of the airport upgradation project
Apart from the construction of new terminal building, the upgradation work with project cost of Rs. 412 crores also include extension of runway to make airport suitable for operation of Airbus 320 type of aircraft, construction of 32-metre-high New ATC Tower and Technical block  with all modern facilities, fire station  and other ancillary buildings like utility block, gate house etc.
The tentative date for completion of the project is next year i.e. December, 2021 and the new terminal building is likely to be commissioned by March, 2022. Gateway to the tourist attractions like Kanha National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, marble cliffs and waterfalls at nearby Bhedaghat, the airport serves the whole of eastern Madhya Pradesh, especially the Mahakaushal region. The new upgraded Jabalpur airport will play a pivotal role in the development of Jabalpur city and will boost growing tourism industry in the region.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
IFFI52 Indian Panorama film ‘Abhijaan’ offers tribute to Soumitra Chatterjee - a stalwart of the golden era of Bengali cinema
Panaji, 27 November, 2021
Abhijaan, the Indian Panorama Feature film at 52nd IFFI offers tribute to the legendary Bengali thespian and one of the stalwarts of the golden era of Bengali cinema Soumitra Chatterjee.
“Abhijaan is based on the true life journey of Soumitra Chatterjee, who was an institution in himself”, said Paoli Dam, actor of the film at a Press Conference on the sidelines of 52nd IFFI today.
The noted Bengali actress said that interacting with him was always enlightening. “He is one actor, whose legacy, the present generation of Bengal artists have been trying to inherit. His body of work will inspire generations to come. I am privileged to work with him in few films”, she added.
She further said that the aspiring actors and film makers should imitate his indomitable spirit, unique creative mind and sensibility.
Addressing the Presser, the Producer of the film said “First he refused to accept our offer and he gave his consent later after several request. Instead of making a biopic, we have shown his real life journey.”
Abhijaan

About the Director: Parambrata Chattopadhyay is an actor and filmmaker. He has acted in 87 films . He made his Hindi film debut in ‘Kahaani’ .
About the Film: Dr. Sanjay Sen, an NRI Oncologist, arrives in Kolkata to archive the life of actor Soumitra Chatterjee, one of the stalwarts of the golden era of Bengali cinema. At first, Chatterjee turns him down. But he eventually allows Sen to film him on his life, experiences, philosophies and setbacks. What Dr. Sen takes back home is not just a film which brings forth different facets of the actor’s life and career, but also a very deep sense of life and a renewed philosophy about existence itself.
Producers: Ratanshree Nirman is owned by producer Nav Ratan Jhawar. Roadshow Films was founded in 2016 by Parambrata Chatterjee , Aritra Sen  and Supriyo Sen .
Cast & Crew
Screenplay: Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Padmanabha
DOP: Appu Prabhakar
Editor: Sumit Chowdhury
Cast: Soumitra Chatterjee, Jisshu Sengupta, Prambrata C.
Prime Minister's Office
Diwali Milan organized at PMO
Diwali Milan was organized for the officers and staff of Prime Minister’s Office at Lok Kalyan Marg today. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended warm Diwali greetings to everyone.
Appreciating the good work done by the entire PMO staff, Prime Minister said that the transformative work done by the government has been possible due to the hard work and continuous effort of the staff. He enthused the staff to take stock of what has happened in the previous year and strive to achieve greater heights in the coming year.
Prime Minister said that PMO acts as a role model for the entire government. He added that PMO not only executes but also inspires and leads the way. Prime Minister urged the staff to be an inspiration to the rest of the Government with their work ethic and commitment. He outlined the goals that should be fulfilled before India celebrates its 75th year of independence in 2022.
Prime Minister said that PMO should keep working towards fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of millions of citizens.
Prime Minister's Office
PM celebrates Gold Medal by 4x400 Relay Men’s Team at Asian Games 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal and Rajesh Ramesh on winning the Gold medal in Men's 4x400 Relay event at Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
“What an incredible display of brilliance by our Men's 4x400 Relay Team at the Asian Games.
Proud of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal and Rajesh Ramesh for such a splendid run and bringing back the Gold for India. Congrats to them.”